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Shawntia Lee
Empowering First-Generation Minority Students Through Innovative EdTech and Community Partnerships
Shawntia is a trailblazing EdTech founder and college recruiter with a decade of experience focused on enhancing the student experience and streamlining admissions for first-generation minority students. Renowned for her ability to engage and support students from enrollment to graduation, she has established strong community partnerships that drive success and consistently exceed recruitment and performance goals. Passionate about equity in technology, Shawntia leverages advanced technology to break down barriers for underserved students.
As the President of College Thriver Education, she collaborates with colleges and universities to empower minority students. Shawntia actively promotes the College Thriver app, which uses artificial intelligence to connect underserved students with suitable colleges and scholarship opportunities. She has successfully raised $125,000 in investments to develop this groundbreaking app, designed to help first-generation students earn incentives and manage college expenses.
Colleagues describe her as bold, driven, and down-to-earth, with a strategic approach that reimagines education to help minority students realize their full potential. Connect with her today to learn more!
Areas of Expertise: AI/Machine Learning, Tech Entrepreneurship, Diversity and Inclusion
Previous Speaking Experience:
- Grace Hopper Conference – October 2024
- InvestFest – August 2024
- National Association of Women Business Owners – May 2023
- First Generation Panelist – 2023
- Startup Pitch Competition – July 2024
- Black Founders Pitch Competition – Feb 2023
- Edtech Conference – October 2024
- PropelHer Pitch Competition – May 2022
- NAWBO – Christmas Luncheon – Dec 2023
- Battle of the Blacks in Technology – August 2023
- Art Basel – May 2023
- Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch – June 2024